Gr 10 Physical Sciences November exam p1 (Easy)
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What is the period of a wave?

  • The speed of a wave travelling through a medium
  • The distance between two successive crests
  • The number of successive crests passing a given point in one second
  • The time taken for two successive crests to pass a fixed point (correct)

What is the unit of frequency?

  • Hertz (correct)
  • Metre per second
  • Cycle per second
  • Second

What is the relationship between period and frequency?

  • Not related
  • Directly proportional
  • Equal
  • Inversely proportional (correct)

What is the wave speed of a transverse wave?

<p>The distance a wave travels per unit time (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the wavelength of a wave?

<p>The distance between two successive crests or troughs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the equation for wave speed?

<p>v = λ × f (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a compression in a longitudinal wave?

<p>A region where the particles of the medium are closest together (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a rarefaction in a longitudinal wave?

<p>A region where the particles of the medium are furthest apart (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the direction of displacement of the particles in a longitudinal wave?

<p>Parallel to the direction of propagation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of understanding period and frequency?

<p>To describe the behavior of different types of waves (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a pulse?

<p>A single disturbance that moves through a medium (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is observed when a rope is flicked at one end?

<p>The disturbance moves down the length of the rope (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the direction of motion of the particles in a transverse pulse?

<p>Perpendicular to the direction of motion of the pulse (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the unit of measurement for the amplitude of a pulse?

<p>Meters (m) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the pulse length?

<p>A measurement of how long the pulse is from one end to the other (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of amplitude?

<p>The maximum disturbance or distance the medium is displaced from its rest position (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of pulse is illustrated when the rope is flicked up and down?

<p>Transverse pulse (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is crucial in understanding the properties of pulses?

<p>Both amplitude and pulse length (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the unit of amplitude in a transverse pulse?

<p>Metre (m) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the direction of particle movement in a transverse wave?

<p>Perpendicular to the direction of propagation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the principle of superposition?

<p>When two pulses meet, the resulting disturbance is the sum of the two disturbances. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'oscillate' option in a transverse wave simulation?

<p>To observe particle motion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is pulse speed?

<p>The distance a pulse travels per unit time (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of interference occurs when two pulses meet and their disturbances add together?

<p>Constructive interference (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a crest in a transverse wave?

<p>The highest point on a wave (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the direction of motion of particles in a transverse wave?

<p>Perpendicular to the direction of the wave (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the particles of the medium when a transverse wave passes through?

<p>They oscillate perpendicularly to the wave's direction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the direction of wave motion in a transverse wave?

<p>Parallel to the direction of propagation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a wave?

<p>A periodic, continuous disturbance that consists of a train of pulses (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the pulse length of a pulse?

<p>The horizontal length of the disturbance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the unit of amplitude in the International System of Units (SI)?

<p>Metres (m) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the amplitude of a pulse after it has interacted with another pulse through constructive interference?

<p>It remains the same (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between amplitude and energy in a transverse wave?

<p>Higher amplitude corresponds to more energy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for calculating pulse speed?

<p>v = D/t (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the points on a wave where the medium reaches its maximum and minimum displacement?

<p>Crests and troughs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of understanding crests and troughs in transverse waves?

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What type of interference occurs when two pulses meet and their disturbances partially or completely cancel each other out?

<p>Destructive interference (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of amplitude in a transverse wave?

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What is the speed of sound in Aluminium?

<p>6420 m/s (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that affects the speed of sound in a medium?

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In the informal experiment, what is the purpose of the stopwatch?

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What is the name of the technique used by ships to determine ocean depth?

<p>SONAR (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for sound waves with frequencies below 20 Hz?

<p>Infrasounds (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What determines the pitch of a sound wave?

<p>Frequency (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula to calculate the wavelength of a sound wave?

<p>λ = v / f (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the reflected sound wave that is heard after the original sound?

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What is the purpose of echolocation in animals?

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What is the relationship between the amplitude of a sound wave and its loudness?

<p>Loudness increases with increasing amplitude (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the equilibrium position of a wave?

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What is measured to determine the amplitude of a wave?

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What is the significance of amplitude in understanding wave behavior?

<p>It indicates the energy of the wave (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept of points in phase in wave mechanics?

<p>Points that are separated by an integer multiple of wavelengths (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the wavelength of a wave?

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What happens when points in phase meet in wave interactions?

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What is the period of a wave?

<p>The time it takes for two successive crests to pass a fixed point (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the symbol for the period of a wave?

<p>T (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of understanding phase relationships in wave interactions?

<p>It is crucial for analyzing wave interactions, such as interference patterns (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of points out of phase?

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What is a rarefaction in a longitudinal wave?

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What is the wavelength in a longitudinal wave?

<p>The distance between two consecutive compressions (C), The distance between two consecutive rarefactions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the amplitude of a longitudinal wave?

<p>The maximum displacement from equilibrium (A), The maximum pressure from equilibrium (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the period of a wave?

<p>The time taken by the wave to move one wavelength (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the frequency of a wave?

<p>The number of wavelengths per second (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between period and frequency?

<p>They are inversely proportional (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the wave speed formula?

<p>v = λ / T (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What affects the speed of sound?

<p>The medium, temperature, and pressure (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the frequency range of ultrasound used in cleaning?

<p>20-40 kHz (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which state of matter does sound travel fastest?

<p>Solids (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following applications of ultrasound is used to detect flaws in materials?

<p>Material Testing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the unit of wave speed?

<p>Meters per second (m·s⁻¹) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism of ultrasound imaging?

<p>Reflection of sound waves at boundaries between different tissues (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the range of frequencies that are audible to humans?

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What is the primary application of ultrasound in medical imaging?

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What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

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What is the characteristic of electromagnetic radiation that allows it to travel at the fastest speed?

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of electromagnetic radiation?

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What is the primary application of ultrasound in physical therapy?

<p>Therapeutic uses (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism of ultrasound used to break up kidney stones?

<p>Focused ultrasound (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the speed, frequency, and wavelength of an EM wave?

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What is the category of EM radiation with wavelengths shorter than one nanometer and frequencies above 3 × 10^19 Hz?

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What is the characteristic of EM waves that allows them to travel through the vacuum of space?

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What is the concept that describes the dual nature of electromagnetic radiation?

<p>Wave-particle duality (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the range of wavelengths for visible light?

<p>400 to 700 nanometers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of EM radiation is used in microwave ovens to heat food quickly and efficiently?

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What is the application of X-rays and gamma rays in medicine?

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What is the property of EM radiation that allows it to bend and create patterns of constructive and destructive interference?

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What is the range of frequencies for X-rays?

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What is the principle behind the propagation of EM waves?

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Which type of EM radiation is used in medical imaging to visualize internal structures such as bones?

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What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

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What is the range of wavelengths for ultraviolet light?

<p>10 to 400 nanometers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the application of infrared radiation in everyday technology?

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Which type of EM radiation is used in night vision equipment?

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What is the characteristic of the electromagnetic spectrum?

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What is the behavior of EM radiation that is evident in experiments that show the particle nature of light?

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Which type of EM radiation is used in radar technology and in communication systems?

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What is the characteristic of light waves that is demonstrated by polarization filters?

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What is the relationship between the electric and magnetic fields in EM waves?

<p>They are perpendicular to each other and to the direction of wave propagation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between ionizing and non-ionizing radiation?

<p>Ionizing radiation has enough energy to ionize atoms and molecules, while non-ionizing radiation does not. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the ozone layer in the Earth's atmosphere?

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What is the main reason why X-rays are used in medical imaging?

<p>Because they have high energy and can penetrate soft tissues and bones. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of gamma rays on biological tissues?

<p>They can penetrate deeply and cause significant damage to internal organs and DNA. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential health risk of prolonged exposure to microwave radiation?

<p>It can increase the risk of leukemia and other cancers. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between UVA and UVB radiation?

<p>UVA radiation penetrates deeply and can lead to long-term skin damage and cancer, while UVB radiation is more likely to cause immediate damage. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using hands-free devices to minimize exposure to mobile phone radiation?

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What is the primary use of gamma rays in medical treatments?

<p>To target and destroy cancer cells. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of X-rays on biological tissues?

<p>They can cause cellular damage with prolonged exposure, increasing cancer risk. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using X-rays in medical imaging?

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What is the direction of motion of particles in a transverse wave?

<p>Perpendicular to the direction of propagation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the points on a wave where the medium reaches its maximum and minimum displacement?

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What is the role of crests and troughs in wave motion?

<p>They characterize the wave and allow it to transport energy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the amplitude of a wave?

<p>The maximum disturbance or displacement of the medium from its equilibrium position (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of understanding amplitude in transverse waves?

<p>It is a critical measure of the energy carried by the wave (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'oscillate' option in a transverse wave simulation?

<p>To observe how particles move in a transverse wave (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between particle motion and wave motion in a transverse wave?

<p>Particle motion is vertical, while wave motion is horizontal (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the particles of the medium when a transverse wave passes through?

<p>They oscillate perpendicularly to the direction of the wave (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between amplitude and energy in a transverse wave?

<p>Higher amplitude corresponds to more energy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a crest in a transverse wave?

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What is the characteristic of a pulse that distinguishes it from a wave?

<p>It has a single disturbance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a transverse pulse, what is the direction of the disturbance relative to the direction of motion?

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What is the unit of measurement for the amplitude of a pulse?

<p>Meters (m) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the experiment involving a heavy rope and two people?

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What is the term for the maximum disturbance or distance the medium is displaced from its rest position?

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What are the two crucial aspects of pulses?

<p>Amplitude and pulse length (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of pulse is illustrated when a rope is flicked up and down?

<p>Transverse pulse (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a pulse?

<p>A single disturbance that moves through a medium (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the pulse length of a pulse?

<p>The horizontal length of the disturbance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of pulse speed?

<p>The distance a pulse travels per unit time (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when two pulses meet and their disturbances add together?

<p>Constructive interference occurs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of amplitude in a transverse wave?

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What is the speed of sound in air at sea level and 21°C under normal atmospheric conditions?

<p>344 m/s (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when two pulses meet and their disturbances partially or completely cancel each other out?

<p>Destructive interference occurs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which medium does sound travel the fastest?

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What is the period of a wave equivalent to?

<p>The time taken for two successive crests to pass a fixed point. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the principle of superposition?

<p>When two disturbances occupy the same space at the same time, the resulting disturbance is the sum of the two disturbances (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the direction of motion of the particles in a transverse wave?

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What is the unit of measurement for the frequency of a wave?

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What is the primary factor that affects the speed of sound in a medium?

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What is the purpose of the stopwatch in the informal experiment to measure the speed of sound?

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What happens to the amplitude of a pulse after it has interacted with another pulse through constructive interference?

<p>It increases (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the period and frequency of a wave?

<p>They are inversely proportional (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for calculating pulse speed?

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What is the wave speed of a transverse wave calculated by?

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What is the term for the reflected sound wave that is heard after the original sound?

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What is the characteristic of a longitudinal wave where the particles of the medium are closest together?

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What is the definition of a transverse wave?

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What is the purpose of echolocation in animals?

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What determines the pitch of a sound wave?

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What is the significance of understanding period and frequency in physics and engineering?

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What is the term for sound waves with frequencies above 20,000 Hz?

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What is the characteristic of a longitudinal wave where the particles of the medium are furthest apart?

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What is the relationship between the amplitude of a sound wave and its loudness?

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What is the direction of displacement of particles in a longitudinal wave?

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What is the technique used by ships to determine ocean depth?

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What is the wave speed of a transverse wave equal to?

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What is the definition of wave speed?

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What is the amplitude of a wave?

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What is the concept of points in phase?

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What is the wavelength of a wave?

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What is the significance of understanding amplitude?

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What happens when points in phase meet?

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What is the period of a wave?

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What is the definition of points out of phase?

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Why is understanding phase relationships important?

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What is the importance of amplitude in understanding wave behavior?

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What is the significance of the wavelength of a wave?

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What happens to the particles in a medium during a rarefaction in a longitudinal wave?

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What is the maximum displacement from equilibrium in a longitudinal wave?

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What is the distance between two consecutive compressions or rarefactions in a longitudinal wave?

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What is the speed of a longitudinal wave determined by?

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What is the unit of measurement for the speed of a longitudinal wave?

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What is the relationship between the wavelength and frequency of a longitudinal wave?

<p>They are directly proportional (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What affects the speed of sound in a medium?

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What is the order of speed of sound in different states of matter?

<p>Solids, liquids, gases (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for calculating the speed of a longitudinal wave?

<p>v = λf (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the number of wavelengths per second?

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What is the unit of measurement for wavelength in the electromagnetic spectrum?

<p>nanometers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of electromagnetic radiation has the longest wavelength and lowest frequency?

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What is the purpose of gamma rays in medical equipment?

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What is the range of wavelengths for visible light?

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What is the application of infrared radiation in industrial processes?

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Which type of electromagnetic radiation is used in microwave ovens to heat food quickly and efficiently?

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What is the characteristic of the electromagnetic spectrum?

<p>Continuous and infinite (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the application of ultraviolet light in nature?

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What is the range of frequencies for visible light?

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What is the equation that relates the speed, frequency, and wavelength of an electromagnetic wave?

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What is the primary use of ultrasound in medical imaging?

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Which frequency range is typically used for ultrasonic cleaning?

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What is the term for sound waves with frequencies higher than 20 kHz?

<p>Ultrasound (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

<p>3 x 10^8 meters per second (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of ultrasound in physical therapy?

<p>To generate localized heat in biological tissues (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the range of frequencies used in material testing?

<p>50-500 kHz (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the nature of electromagnetic radiation?

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What is the purpose of ultrasound in medical imaging?

<p>To visualize muscles, soft tissues, and internal organs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism of ultrasound imaging?

<p>Reflection of sound waves at boundaries between different tissues (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the application of ultrasound in welding of plastics?

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What is a characteristic of electromagnetic waves that distinguishes them from mechanical waves?

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What is an example of the wave-like behavior of electromagnetic radiation?

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What is the term for the concept that electromagnetic radiation can exhibit both wave-like and particle-like properties?

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What is the purpose of polarization filters in demonstrating the wave-like nature of electromagnetic radiation?

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What is the speed of electromagnetic waves in a vacuum?

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What is the term for the phenomenon where light passes through a narrow slit or encounters an obstacle and bends?

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What is the term for the change in direction of light as it passes from one medium to another?

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What is the purpose of X-rays and gamma rays in medical diagnostics and treatments?

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What is the term for the stream of particles that make up electromagnetic radiation?

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What is the relationship between the oscillating electric and magnetic fields in electromagnetic waves?

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What is the primary reason UV radiation is dangerous to biological tissues?

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Which type of EM radiation has the greatest penetrating power?

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What is the main difference between ionizing and non-ionizing radiation?

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What is the range of frequencies at which ultrasonic cleaners operate?

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What is the main application of ultrasound in medical imaging?

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What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

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What is the purpose of ultrasound in physical therapy?

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What is the purpose of ultrasound in material testing?

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What is the term for the use of ultrasound to deter rodents and insects?

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What is the main difference between ionizing and non-ionizing radiation?

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Which type of electromagnetic radiation has the greatest penetrating power?

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What is the World Health Organization's recommendation regarding microwave radiation?

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What is the importance of understanding amplitude and pulse length in the context of pulses?

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What determines the speed of sound in a medium?

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What is the significance of understanding period and frequency in physics and engineering?

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What type of wave is sound?

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What is the characteristic of a rarefaction in a longitudinal wave?

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What is the direction of displacement of the particles in a longitudinal wave?

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What is the relationship between the frequency and energy of a wave?

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What is the purpose of crests and troughs in transverse waves?

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What is the amplitude of a wave?

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What is the difference between a crest and a trough?

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What is the role of the 'oscillate' option in a transverse wave simulation?

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What is the relationship between amplitude and energy in a transverse wave?

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What is the frequency range of ultrasound waves?

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What is the primary mechanism of ultrasound imaging?

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Which of the following is NOT a common application of ultrasound in medicine?

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What is the term for the range of electromagnetic radiation, including visible light?

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What is the nature of electromagnetic radiation?

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What is the term for the process of using ultrasound to break up kidney stones?

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Which of the following animals can hear ultrasound waves?

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What is the primary mechanism of ultrasound cleaning?

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What is the amplitude of a wave a measure of?

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What is the wavelength of a wave?

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What happens when points in phase meet?

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What is the definition of points in phase?

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What happens to the amplitude of a wave when points out of phase meet?

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What is the importance of understanding amplitude in waves?

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What is the role of amplitude in understanding wave behavior?

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What is the relationship between amplitude and energy in a wave?

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What is the primary factor that affects the speed of sound in a medium?

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What is the term for sound waves with frequencies below 20 Hz?

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Which of the following is an application of the speed of sound?

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What is the formula to calculate the wavelength of a sound wave?

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What determines the pitch of a sound wave?

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What is the purpose of the stopwatch in the informal experiment?

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What is the characteristic of electromagnetic waves that allows them to travel through a vacuum?

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What is the term for the reflected sound wave that is heard after the original sound?

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Which of the following is an application of electromagnetic radiation?

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What is the relationship between the amplitude of a sound wave and its loudness?

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What is the purpose of echolocation in animals?

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What is the term used to describe the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another?

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What is the speed of sound in air at sea level and 21°C under normal atmospheric conditions?

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What is the speed of electromagnetic waves in a vacuum?

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What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where light waves oscillate in various directions?

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What is the relationship between the electric and magnetic fields in an electromagnetic wave?

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What is the term used to describe the process by which electromagnetic waves are generated?

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What is the property of electromagnetic radiation that allows it to travel long distances through space?

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What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where light passes through a narrow slit or encounters an obstacle, creating patterns of constructive and destructive interference?

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Which type of electromagnetic radiation has the shortest wavelength and highest frequency?

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What is the main application of X-rays in the medical field?

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What is the primary use of gamma rays in industry?

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What is the primary concern with ionizing radiation?

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What is the function of the ozone layer in the Earth's atmosphere?

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What is the difference between UVA and UVB rays?

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Why are precautions necessary when using mobile phones?

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What is the purpose of using hands-free devices when using mobile phones?

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What is a common effect of ionizing radiation?

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What is carried by electrons?

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What is the term for the transfer of electrons between materials through contact or rubbing?

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Like charges do what to each other?

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What is the primary effect of ionizing radiation on biological tissues?

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What is the main difference between gamma rays and X-rays?

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What is the term for materials that allow electrons to move relatively freely?

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What is the purpose of shielding materials such as lead or thick concrete in radiation protection?

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In a conductor, what is the role of the electrostatic force?

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What is the effect of UVA radiation on the skin?

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What is the purpose of a lightning rod?

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What is the function of melanin in protecting the skin against UV radiation?

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What happens to the charge on two identical conducting spheres when they come into contact?

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What is the effect of high-intensity UVB light on the eyes?

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What is the term for materials that do not allow electrons to move freely?

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What is the purpose of sunscreens in protecting the skin against UV radiation?

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What is the difference between ionizing and non-ionizing radiation?

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What is the link between UVB radiation and skin cancer?

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What is the importance of protecting the ozone layer?

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What is the charge of a single electron?

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What is the principle of charge quantisation?

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What occurs when a charged object is brought close to a neutral insulator?

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What is the fundamental difference between conductors and insulators?

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What is the relationship between the distance between charges and the electrostatic force?

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What is the unit of charge in the International System of Units (SI)?

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What is the purpose of X-rays in medical imaging?

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What is the purpose of Millikan's oil drop experiment?

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Why is UV radiation a significant contributor to skin cancer?

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What is the effect of the Earth's ozone layer on UVB radiation?

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What happens when two identical conductors touch and share charge?

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What is the primary difference between UVA and UVB radiation?

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What is the primary concern regarding prolonged exposure to X-rays?

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Why can visible light be seen by the human eye?

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What is the main characteristic of an insulator?

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What is the cause of resistance at a microscopic level?

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What happens to the resistance of a conductor when its length is doubled?

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What is the direction of movement of water molecules when a positively charged rod is brought close to a stream of water?

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What is the reason for the heat generated in a cellphone charger during use?

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What is the reason for the attraction of a stream of water to a positively charged object?

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What is the effect of increasing the cross-sectional area of a conductor on its resistance?

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What is believed to be the reason why elephants move to higher ground before tsunamis?

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What is the term for the force exerted by static charges on each other?

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What happens when an object has an equal amount of positive and negative charges?

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What is the process by which objects can become charged through contact or friction?

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Which type of lens provides better UV protection?

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What is the term for the type of charge carried by protons?

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What is the main concern with X-rays?

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What is believed to be the reason why sharks move to deeper waters before hurricanes?

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What is the effect of gamma rays on the body?

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What is the term for the arrangement of materials based on their tendency to gain or lose electrons?

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What is the main concern with cellphones and microwave radiation?

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What happens when an object has a net positive charge?

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What is the term for the transfer of charge between objects through contact or friction?

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What is the relationship between the energy of a photon and its frequency?

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What is the value of Planck's constant?

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What is the relationship between the distance between charges and the strength of the electrostatic force?

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What is observed in animals before natural disasters?

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What is the purpose of using hands-free devices and keeping phones away from the body?

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What is the relationship between the energy of a photon and its wavelength?

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What is the correlation between radiation exposure and mortality found in Russian nuclear workers?

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What is the result of rubbing a glass rod with silk?

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What is the force that occurs between two oppositely charged rods?

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What is the basic unit of charge?

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What is the principle of charge quantisation?

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What is polarisation?

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What is the result of bringing a positively charged rod close to a stream of water?

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What is the force that occurs between two similarly charged rods?

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What is the significance of Millikan's oil drop experiment?

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What does an ammeter measure in a circuit?

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What is the unit of charge?

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What is the maximum potential difference between the terminals of a battery when no current is flowing?

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What is the rate at which charge moves past a fixed point in a circuit?

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What is the result of polarising a neutral insulator?

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What happens when a positively charged rod is brought near a neutral insulator?

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What is the purpose of connecting an ammeter in series with a circuit component?

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What is the difference between EMF and terminal voltage?

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What happens to the electrons in a conductor when excess charge is placed on it?

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What is the formula for calculating current?

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What is the purpose of polarisation in a neutral insulator?

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What is the direction of motion of particles in a conductor when excess charge is placed on it?

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What happens to the overall resistance of the circuit when more resistors are added in parallel?

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What happens when an excess charge is placed on a conductor?

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What is the property of the electrostatic force between charges?

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What is the relationship between the voltage across each resistor in a parallel circuit?

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What is the total current supplied by the battery in a parallel circuit?

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What happens when a positively charged rod is brought close to a stream of water?

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What is the formula for the current through each resistor in a parallel circuit?

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What is the definition of potential difference?

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What is the effect of adding more resistors in parallel on the total current supplied by the battery?

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What is the purpose of a voltmeter in a circuit?

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What is the characteristic of insulators?

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What happens when two identical conductors touch?

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What is the direction of the electrostatic force between opposite charges?

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What is the purpose of a power source in a circuit?

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What is a characteristic of current in a series circuit?

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What is the result of adding resistors in series to a circuit?

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What is the relationship between voltage and current in a series circuit?

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What is a characteristic of parallel resistors?

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What is the formula for calculating the total resistance in a parallel circuit?

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What is the voltage across each resistor in a parallel circuit?

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What happens to the total resistance when resistors are added in parallel?

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What is the purpose of resistors in a series circuit?

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What is the relationship between the current and voltage across a resistor in a series circuit?

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What is the effect of adding identical resistors in series to a circuit?

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What is the relationship between the resistance of a material and its resistivity?

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What is the total resistance in a series configuration of resistors?

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What is the purpose of resistors in a cellphone charger?

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What is the characteristic of superconductors?

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Why do batteries go flat?

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What is the purpose of an ammeter in electric circuits?

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What is the role of a switch in constructing circuits?

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What is the relationship between the total resistance and the individual resistances in a parallel configuration?

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What is the function of a voltmeter in electric circuits?

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What is the advantage of using superconductors in applications like MRI machines?

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What is the reason behind sharks moving to deeper waters before hurricanes?

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What is the term for the force exerted by static charges on each other?

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What is the characteristic of like charges?

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What is the process by which objects can become charged through contact or friction?

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What is the purpose of the tribo-electric series?

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What is the result of rubbing a plastic ruler against a cotton cloth?

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What is the relationship between the distance between charges and the strength of the electrostatic force?

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What is the type of charge carried by protons?

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What is the reason behind rodents fleeing their burrows before disasters?

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What is the term for the charge of an object with equal amounts of positive and negative charges?

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What is the primary factor that determines the penetrating ability of electromagnetic radiation?

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What is the effect of UVA radiation on the skin?

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What is the purpose of X-rays in medical imaging?

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What is the effect of UVB radiation on the skin?

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What is the role of the Earth's ozone layer in relation to UV radiation?

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What is the effect of visible light on the human body?

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What is the characteristic of X-rays that makes them useful for medical imaging?

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What type of radiation can cause cellular damage and increase the risk of cancer?

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What is the relationship between the energy of electromagnetic radiation and its ability to penetrate materials?

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What is the term for the energy packets of electromagnetic radiation that exhibit both wave-like and particle-like properties?

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What is the constant used to calculate the energy of a photon?

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What is the relationship between the frequency and wavelength of electromagnetic radiation?

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What is the primary concern regarding the use of cellphones and microwave radiation?

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What is the observed behavior of dogs and cats before natural disasters?

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What is the main reason for minimizing exposure to X-rays during medical procedures?

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What is the effect of gamma rays on the skin?

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What is the correlation between radiation exposure and mortality found in studies on Russian nuclear workers?

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What is the purpose of using hands-free devices and keeping phones away from the body to minimize exposure to microwave radiation?

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What is the primary effect of ionizing radiation on biological tissues?

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Which type of radiation includes ultraviolet (UV) rays, X-rays, and gamma rays?

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What is the primary concern with gamma rays in terms of radiation exposure?

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Which type of radiation is generally considered less harmful to biological tissues?

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What is the effect of UVA radiation on the skin?

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What is the purpose of melanin in the body's natural defense against UV radiation?

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What is the effect of high-intensity UVB light on the eyes?

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What is the purpose of protective eyewear in individuals exposed to high levels of UV radiation?

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What is the primary mechanism of protection against UV radiation in sunscreens?

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What is the primary purpose of the ozone layer in the atmosphere?

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What is the primary characteristic of a conductor?

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What is the result of like charges interacting with each other?

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What is the principle of conservation of charge?

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What occurs when two identical conducting spheres come into contact?

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What is the purpose of a lightning rod?

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What is the characteristic of an insulator?

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What is the result of opposite charges interacting with each other?

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What happens to the charge on a conductor when it is placed on an irregularly shaped object?

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What is the significance of the principle of conservation of charge?

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What is the term for the collection of charge at sharp points on a conductor?

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What is the main characteristic of a conductor?

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What happens when two identical conductors touch and share a total charge?

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What is the direction of the electrostatic force between two like charges?

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What is the unit of measurement for potential difference?

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What is the purpose of a voltmeter in a circuit?

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What is the effect of bringing a positively charged rod close to a stream of water?

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What is the definition of potential difference?

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What happens when excess charge is placed on an insulator?

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What is the relationship between the distance between charges and the electrostatic force?

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What is the purpose of rubbing a glass rod with silk in an electrostatic experiment?

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What is the unit of charge in electrostatics?

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What happens when a charged object is brought close to a neutral insulator?

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What is the principle of charge quantisation?

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What is the elementary charge carried by a single electron?

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What is the difference between conductors and insulators?

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What is the electrostatic force between two like charges?

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What is the phenomenon that occurs when a charged object is brought close to a neutral insulator?

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What is the direction of motion of electrons in a conductor when an excess charge is placed on it?

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What is the significance of the Millikan's oil drop experiment?

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What is the property of conductors that allows them to distribute charge evenly?

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What happens when two rods with opposite charges are brought close to each other?

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What is the unit of charge?

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What is the principle of charge quantisation?

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What happens when a charged object is brought close to a neutral insulator?

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What is the direction of the force between two objects with opposite charges?

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What is the charge on a single electron?

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What is the effect of polarisation on a neutral insulator?

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What happens when a positively charged rod is brought close to a stream of water?

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What is the significance of Millikan's oil drop experiment?

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What is the effect of a charged object on a neutral insulator?

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What is the purpose of an ammeter in a circuit?

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What is the definition of electromotive force (EMF)?

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What is the difference between EMF and terminal voltage?

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What is the process of polarisation?

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What is the characteristic of conductors?

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What happens when two conductors touch?

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What is the direction of movement of charge in a circuit?

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What is the unit of measurement for current?

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What is the purpose of an ammeter in a series circuit?

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What is the definition of current?

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What is the voltage across each resistor in a parallel circuit?

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What is the total current supplied by the battery in a parallel circuit?

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What happens to the overall resistance of the circuit when more resistors are added in parallel?

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What is the relationship between the current and voltage in a parallel circuit?

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What happens to the electrons in an insulator when excess charge is placed on it?

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What is the effect of adding more resistors in parallel on the total current supplied by the battery?

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What is the direction of the electrostatic force between two like charges?

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What is the effect of bringing a negatively charged rod close to a positively charged glass rod?

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What is the reason for the attraction of water molecules to a positively charged rod?

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What is the unit of measurement for resistance?

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What is the cause of resistance at a microscopic level?

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What happens to the resistance of a conductor if its length is doubled?

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What is the effect of increasing the cross-sectional area of a conductor on its resistance?

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Why do light bulbs have high resistance?

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What is the relationship between the resistance of a conductor and its material?

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What is the relationship between the resistivity of a material and its resistance?

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When are the voltage drops across each resistor the same in a circuit?

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What is the purpose of a light bulb filament in a circuit?

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What happens to the total resistance when resistors are added in series?

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What is the voltage across each resistor in a series circuit?

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What is the function of a cellphone charger?

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What happens when all the chemical potential energy in a battery is used up?

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What is the current in a series circuit?

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What is the characteristic of parallel resistors?

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What is the purpose of an ammeter in an electric circuit?

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What is the total resistance of a parallel circuit?

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What is the role of a switch in an electric circuit?

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What is the purpose of a voltmeter in an electric circuit?

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What is the voltage across each resistor in a parallel circuit?

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What is the characteristic of superconductors?

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What is the relationship between voltage and current in a series circuit?

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What is the purpose of resistors in an electric circuit?

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What is the formula for calculating the total resistance in a series circuit?

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What happens to the current when resistors are added in parallel?

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What is the purpose of voltage division in series resistors?

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What is the main factor that determines the penetration ability of electromagnetic radiation?

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What type of electromagnetic radiation is reflected off the surface of the human body and does not penetrate deeply?

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What is the effect of UVA radiation on the skin?

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What is the purpose of X-rays in medical imaging?

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Why is the Earth's ozone layer important?

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What is the main difference between UVA and UVB radiation?

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What is the effect of prolonged X-ray exposure on the human body?

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What is the primary effect of UV radiation on DNA molecules?

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What is the primary effect of X-rays on DNA?

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Which type of radiation is most energetic?

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What is the characteristic of ionizing radiation?

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What is the effect of UVA radiation on the skin?

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What is the purpose of the ozone layer in the atmosphere?

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What is the role of melanin in protecting against UV radiation?

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What is the risk of high-intensity UVB light to the eyes?

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What is the purpose of using shielding materials against gamma rays?

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What is the difference between UVB and UVA radiation?

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What is the result of gamma rays causing DNA double-strand breaks?

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What is the reason why animals are able to detect natural disasters before they occur?

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What is the term for the force exerted by static charges on each other?

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What is the result of an imbalance in the number of positive and negative charges in an object?

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What is the process by which objects can become charged through contact or friction?

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What is the charge carried by protons?

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What is the result of rubbing a plastic ruler against a cotton cloth?

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What is the property of the electrostatic force that determines its strength?

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What is the behavior of like charges in the presence of each other?

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What is the term for the arrangement of materials in a series based on their tendency to gain or lose electrons?

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What type of radiation is used in mammograms to detect breast cancer?

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What is the result of an object having an equal number of positive and negative charges?

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What is the primary purpose of using lead aprons during medical procedures?

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What is the relationship between the energy of a photon and its frequency?

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What is the value of Planck's constant?

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What type of behavior has been observed in dogs and cats before natural disasters?

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What is the primary concern regarding the use of cellphones and microwave radiation?

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What is the term for the radiation that can cause serious damage by penetrating deeply into tissues?

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What is the purpose of using hands-free devices and keeping phones away from the body when using cellphones?

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What type of radiation is absorbed by polycarbonate lenses, providing better UV protection?

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What is the term for the phenomenon where animals can predict earthquakes and other natural disasters?

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What is carried by electrons?

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What happens to the total charge when two charged objects come into contact and then separate?

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What is the characteristic of conductors?

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What is the effect of like charges on each other?

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What is the purpose of a lightning rod on a building?

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What happens to the charge on two identical conducting spheres when they come into contact?

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What is the principle that states that the net charge of an isolated system remains constant during any physical process?

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What is the characteristic of insulators?

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What determines the distribution of charge on a conductor?

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What is the effect of opposite charges on each other?

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What is the smallest unit of charge?

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What is the charge on a single electron?

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What is the principle of charge quantisation?

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What happens when a charged object is brought close to a neutral insulator?

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What is the difference between conductors and insulators?

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What is the electrostatic force also known as?

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What happens when two conductors touch?

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What is the property of conductors that allows them to distribute charge evenly?

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What is the result of like charges interacting with each other?

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What is the direction of the force between two opposite charges?

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What happens when a glass rod is rubbed with silk?

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What is the unit of charge?

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What is the principle of charge quantisation?

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What is polarisation?

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What is the name of the experiment that measured the charge of an electron?

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What is the direction of motion of the particles in a longitudinal wave?

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What happens when a positively charged rod is brought close to a stream of water?

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What is the charge carried by a single electron?

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What is the result of polarisation in a neutral insulator?

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What is the attraction between a polarised insulator and a charged object due to?

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What is the primary property of conductors that enables them to distribute charge evenly?

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What happens when two identical conductors touch and share the total charge between them?

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What is the relationship between the voltage across each resistor in a parallel circuit?

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What is the direction of the electrostatic force between two like charges?

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What is the purpose of rubbing a glass rod with silk in the electrostatic force investigation?

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What happens to the overall resistance of the circuit when more resistors are added in parallel?

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What is the effect of adding more resistors in parallel on the total current supplied by the battery?

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What is the definition of potential difference?

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What is the unit of measurement for potential difference?

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What is the formula for the total current in a parallel circuit?

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What is the relationship between the current through each resistor in a parallel circuit and the voltage across each resistor?

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What is the purpose of a voltmeter in a circuit?

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What happens when a positively charged rod is brought close to a stream of water?

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What is the primary driving force behind the movement of charge in an electric circuit?

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What is the result of connecting a voltmeter in parallel with a component in a circuit?

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What is the main purpose of an ammeter in a circuit?

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What is the difference between EMF and terminal voltage?

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What happens to electrons in a conductor when a positively charged rod is brought near?

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What is polarisation?

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What is the driving force behind current flow in a circuit?

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What is the unit of measurement for current?

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What is the main reason why insulators do not allow free movement of electrons?

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What happens when two positively charged rods are brought close together?

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What happens to the charge on a conductor when two identical conductors touch?

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What is the direction of motion of particles in a conductor when a current flows?

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What is the effect of the electrostatic force on the distance between charges?

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What is the difference between a conductor and an insulator?

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What is the purpose of the experiment involving a glass rod and a silk cloth?

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What is the equation for current?

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Why do water molecules align with their negative sides towards a positively charged rod?

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What is the unit of measurement for resistance?

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What is the main cause of resistance in a conductor?

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What is the effect of increasing the length of a conductor on its resistance?

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What is the main purpose of resistors in electric circuits?

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What is the effect of increasing the cross-sectional area of a conductor on its resistance?

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What is the reason why light bulbs have high resistance?

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What happens when resistors are connected in series?

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What is the purpose of a voltmeter in electric circuits?

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What is the main characteristic of superconductors?

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Why do batteries go flat?

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What is the purpose of an ammeter in electric circuits?

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What is the relationship between the resistance of a material and its resistivity?

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What is the equation for the total resistance when resistors are connected in parallel?

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What is the purpose of a light bulb in electric circuits?

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What is the relationship between the length of a conductor and its resistance?

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What is the primary characteristic of current in a series circuit?

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What happens to the total voltage across a series combination of resistors?

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What is the formula for calculating the total resistance of resistors in series?

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What is the characteristic of voltage across each resistor in a parallel circuit?

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What is the formula for calculating the total resistance of resistors in parallel?

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What is the effect of adding resistors in series on the total resistance?

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What is the characteristic of current in a parallel circuit?

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What is the purpose of series resistors?

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What happens to the voltage across each resistor in a series circuit?

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What is the characteristic of a parallel circuit?

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What are the two fundamental characteristics that define a vector?

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What is the result of adding two vectors with the same direction?

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When are two vectors considered equal?

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What is the graphical method used to add vectors?

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What is the definition of a negative vector?

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What is the result of adding two vectors with the same direction?

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What is the process of subtracting a vector?

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What is the term for the operation of combining two or more vectors?

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What is the definition of the resultant vector?

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What is the graphical representation of vector addition?

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What is the purpose of the equilibrant vector?

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What determines the direction of a negative vector?

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What happens when you add two vectors with opposite directions?

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What is the importance of understanding vector addition?

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What is the definition of the equilibrant vector?

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What is the importance of understanding vector addition?

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What is the graphical representation of vector addition?

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What is the fundamental principle of vector addition?

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What is the primary difference between distance and displacement in one-dimensional motion?

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What does a position-time graph represent?

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What is the reference point in a one-dimensional coordinate system?

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What is the shape of a velocity-time graph for an object moving with constant acceleration?

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What is the unit of position in a one-dimensional coordinate system?

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What is the direction of motion relative to the chosen frame of reference in one-dimensional motion?

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What is the significance of the area under a velocity-time graph?

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What is the relationship between the gradient of a position-time graph and the velocity of an object?

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What is the formula for calculating displacement in one-dimensional motion?

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What is the significance of the sign of the position value in a one-dimensional coordinate system?

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What is the characteristic of a velocity-time graph for an object moving with uniform motion?

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What are the three methods used to describe motion?

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What is the principle of mechanical energy conservation?

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What is the energy transformation that occurs in a pendulum?

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What is the law of conservation of mechanical energy?

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What is the definition of mechanical energy?

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What is the condition for two vectors to be considered equal?

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What is the importance of understanding frames of reference in physics?

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What is the main difference between distance and displacement?

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What is the purpose of establishing a clear frame of reference in analyzing motion?

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What is the formula for calculating average speed?

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What is the unit of measurement for average speed?

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What is the significance of the direction of motion in average velocity?

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What is the difference between average speed and average velocity in a round trip?

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What does the area under the acceleration-time graph represent?

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What is the significance of the velocity-time graph in uniform motion?

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What is the significance of the equations of motion?

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What is the characteristic of the acceleration-time graph for an object moving with uniform motion?

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What does instantaneous speed indicate?

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What is the difference between instantaneous velocity and instantaneous speed?

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What is the significance of distinguishing between an instant in time and a time interval?

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What is the difference between distance and displacement?

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What is the purpose of describing motion?

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What is the unit of average acceleration?

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What is the formula for average acceleration?

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What method of describing motion involves using verbal descriptions to explain the movement of an object?

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What is the symbol used to denote initial velocity in the first convention of variables used in equations of motion?

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What type of motion is characterized by a constant position over time?

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What is the direction of acceleration if the object is speeding up?

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What is the characteristic of motion at constant velocity?

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What is the unit of gravitational potential energy?

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What is the definition of instantaneous velocity?

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What is the unit of instantaneous velocity?

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Which equation relates the variables for motion with constant acceleration: Δx = (v_i + v_f)/2 × t?

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What is the significance of understanding instantaneous velocity and speed?

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What is the energy an object has due to its position or state?

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What is the formula for instantaneous velocity?

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What is the purpose of using diagrams in describing motion?

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What happens to the velocity of an object when it is undergoing positive acceleration?

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What is the formula for calculating gravitational potential energy?

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What is the relationship between acceleration and velocity?

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What is the conventional symbol used to denote acceleration in the equations of motion?

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What is the unit of measurement for the height above the reference point in the formula for gravitational potential energy?

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Which equation of motion relates the variables for motion with constant acceleration: v_f^2 = v_i^2 + 2aΔx?

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What is the minimum number of known quantities required to calculate the fourth unknown in the equations of motion?

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What is the unit of mechanical energy?

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What is the sum of kinetic and potential energy in a closed system?

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What is the force responsible for the conversion of potential energy into kinetic energy in a free-falling object?

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What is the field of science that uses mechanical energy principles to design machines and structures?

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What is the term for the energy an object has due to its motion?

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What is the field of science that uses mechanical energy principles to study the motion of celestial bodies?

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What is the term for the energy an object has due to its position or configuration?

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What is the application of mechanical energy principles in understanding natural phenomena like water flow in rivers?

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What is the energy an object has due to its motion?

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What is the formula to calculate kinetic energy?

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What is the unit of kinetic energy?

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What is the energy that an object has due to its position or state?

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What is the energy that is converted from gravitational potential energy as an object falls?

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What is the sum of the gravitational potential energy and the kinetic energy of a system?

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What is the energy that an object has due to its motion and position?

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What happens to the potential energy of an object as it falls from a height?

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What is the relationship between the mass and velocity of an object in terms of kinetic energy?

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What is the significance of the concept of mechanical energy?

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What is the unit of mechanical energy?

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What is the law of conservation of mechanical energy?

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What is the importance of the law of conservation of mechanical energy?

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What is the formula to calculate the kinetic energy?

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What is the total mechanical energy in a closed system?

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What is the application of the law of conservation of mechanical energy in engineering?

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What is the significance of the law of conservation of mechanical energy in physics?

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What is the application of the law of conservation of mechanical energy in sports?

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What is the fundamental property that defines two vectors as equal?

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What is a negative vector?

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What is the result of adding two vectors?

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What is the graphical representation of vector addition?

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Why is it crucial to consider both magnitude and direction when adding vectors?

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What is the significance of understanding vector addition?

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What is the main difference between a positive and a negative vector?

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What is an example of a real-world application of vector addition?

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What is the purpose of subtracting a vector from another?

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What is the resultant vector?

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What is the equilibrant vector?

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What is the head-to-tail method of vector addition?

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What is the graphical representation of the subtraction of vectors?

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What happens when two vectors are added together?

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What is the purpose of adding vectors?

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What is the importance of understanding the concept of vectors?

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What is the relationship between the resultant vector and the individual vectors?

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What is the purpose of finding the resultant vector?

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What is the frame of reference in the context of one-dimensional motion?

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What is the sign of the position value in a one-dimensional coordinate system?

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What is essential for solving problems involving multiple vector quantities?

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What is the unit of position in one-dimensional motion?

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What is the difference between distance and displacement?

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What is the main purpose of a reference frame in the study of motion?

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What is the head-to-tail method used for?

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What is the formula for calculating displacement?

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What is the result of adding vectors using the head-to-tail method?

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What is the significance of the reference point in one-dimensional motion?

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What is the velocity of an object that travels a round trip?

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What is the primary difference between distance and displacement in terms of path?

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What is the significance of choosing a reference direction in the head-to-tail method?

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What is the purpose of defining a positive direction in algebraic techniques?

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What is the unit of average acceleration?

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What is the type of quantity that distance is?

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What is the significance of understanding displacement in physics?

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What is the definition of instantaneous velocity?

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What is a frame of reference composed of?

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What is the purpose of establishing a reference point in a frame of reference?

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What is the effect of positive acceleration on an object's velocity?

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What is the direction of displacement in a one-dimensional motion?

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What is the result of combining a coordinate system with a reference point?

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What is the significance of understanding acceleration?

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What is the direction of acceleration when an object is slowing down?

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What is the significance of a reference frame in describing an object's position and movement?

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What is the relationship between average velocity and displacement?

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What is the significance of understanding distance and displacement?

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What is the main difference between distance and displacement?

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What is the effect of negative acceleration on an object's velocity?

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What is the nature of acceleration?

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What is the purpose of establishing a clear frame of reference in analyzing motion?

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What is the formula for calculating average speed?

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What is the difference between average speed and average velocity?

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What is the unit of measurement for average speed and average velocity?

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What is the significance of understanding the difference between speed and velocity?

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What is the direction of displacement of an object moving along a straight path?

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What is the definition of average velocity?

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What is the importance of establishing a clear frame of reference in analyzing motion?

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What is the difference between a round trip and a one-way trip in terms of speed and velocity?

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What is the unit of instantaneous speed?

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What does instantaneous speed indicate?

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What is the difference between instantaneous velocity and instantaneous speed?

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What is the significance of distinguishing between an instant and a time interval?

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What is the primary purpose of describing motion in physics?

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What is a characteristic of motion at constant velocity?

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What is the position-time graph of a stationary object?

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What is the significance of understanding instantaneous velocity and speed in various fields?

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What is the primary difference between a stationary object and an object in motion at constant velocity?

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What is the purpose of using diagrams in describing motion?

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What is the unit of acceleration in the equations of motion?

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What is the symbol for gravitational potential energy?

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Which equation of motion relates the initial and final velocities of an object with constant acceleration?

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What is the si unit of gravitational potential energy?

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What is the purpose of identifying the known quantities in a problem involving motion with constant acceleration?

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What is the formula for calculating the gravitational potential energy of an object?

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What is the definition of potential energy?

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What is the purpose of checking the units of the quantities in a problem involving motion with constant acceleration?

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What is the relationship between the height of an object above the Earth's surface and its gravitational potential energy?

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What is the purpose of selecting the appropriate equation of motion in a problem involving motion with constant acceleration?

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What does a straight line with a constant positive or negative slope in a position-time graph indicate?

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What is the shape of the position-time graph for an object with constant acceleration?

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What does the area under the velocity-time graph represent?

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What is the slope of the velocity-time graph for an object with constant acceleration?

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What happens to the potential energy of an object as it falls from a maximum height?

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What is the significance of the velocity-time graph in uniform motion?

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What is the unit of kinetic energy?

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What is the formula to calculate kinetic energy?

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How can the velocity of an object be determined from an acceleration-time graph?

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What happens to the kinetic energy of an object as it falls from a maximum height?

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What is the shape of the acceleration-time graph for an object with constant acceleration?

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What is the importance of the position-time graph in understanding motion?

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What is the sum of the gravitational potential energy and the kinetic energy of a system?

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What is the relationship between the velocity-time graph and the displacement of an object?

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What is the energy an object has due to its motion?

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What is the significance of the equations of motion in describing motion?

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What is the energy an object has due to its position or state?

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What is the factor that affects the kinetic energy of an object?

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What is the conversion of potential energy into kinetic energy as an object falls?

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What is the energy that is essential in understanding how systems behave under various forces and conditions?

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What is the first step in solving mechanical energy problems?

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What is the unit of mechanical energy?

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What is the formula for kinetic energy?

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What is the fundamental principle behind the Law of Conservation of Energy?

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What is the formula for the total mechanical energy of a system?

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What is the importance of the Law of Conservation of Mechanical Energy?

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What is an example of the application of the Law of Conservation of Mechanical Energy?

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What is the term for the sum of gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy?

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What is the condition for the conservation of mechanical energy?

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What is the formula for gravitational potential energy?

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What is the total of in a system?

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What is the unit of mechanical energy?

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What happens to the potential energy of an object as it falls from a height?

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What is the significance of the conservation of mechanical energy?

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In which field is the principle of mechanical energy crucial?

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What is the formula for mechanical energy?

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What is the direction of energy transformation in a pendulum?

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In a spring-mass system, what is the combination of energies?

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What is the importance of understanding mechanical energy in sports and human movement?

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What is the purpose of understanding mechanical energy in renewable energy systems?

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What are the two main characteristics that define a vector?

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When are two vectors considered equal?

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What is a negative vector?

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What is the result of adding two vectors together?

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What is necessary to consider when adding vectors?

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What is the graphical representation of vector addition?

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Why is understanding vector addition important?

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What is the purpose of considering the magnitude and direction of vectors?

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What is the result of adding two vectors in opposite directions?

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What is the purpose of the head-to-tail method in vector addition?

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What is the definition of the equilibrant vector?

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What happens when the equilibrant and resultant vectors are added together?

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What is the definition of the resultant vector?

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What is the graphical technique used to add vectors?

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What is the result of subtracting a vector from another?

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What is the purpose of vector addition?

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What is the primary purpose of a reference frame in the study of motion?

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What is the head-to-tail method used for in vector addition?

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What is the relationship between the order of vector addition and the result?

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What is the result of adding two vectors in the same direction?

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What is the direction of the resultant vector in the head-to-tail method?

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What is the significance of choosing a reference direction in the head-to-tail method?

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What is the purpose of defining an origin in a reference frame?

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What is the difference between graphical and algebraic techniques of vector addition?

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What is the significance of understanding vector addition in physics?

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What is the advantage of using algebraic techniques for vector addition?

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What is the purpose of defining a positive direction in algebraic techniques of vector addition?

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What is the result of adding vectors in a straight line using algebraic techniques?

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What is the primary characteristic of one-dimensional motion?

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What is the unit of position in a coordinate system?

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What is the difference between displacement and distance?

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What is the formula for displacement?

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What is the significance of the frame of reference in describing motion?

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What is the direction of displacement in a one-dimensional coordinate system?

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What is the characteristic of a vector quantity?

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What is the primary difference between distance and displacement?

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What is the significance of understanding the difference between distance and displacement?

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What is the relationship between the direction of motion and the sign of displacement?

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What is the unit of instantaneous speed?

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What is the difference between instantaneous velocity and instantaneous speed?

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What is the significance of distinguishing between an instant and a time interval?

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What is the displacement of an object in a round trip?

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What is the purpose of using verbal descriptions, diagrams, and graphs in describing motion?

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What is the unit of average acceleration?

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

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What is the characteristic of a stationary object?

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What is the significance of understanding instantaneous velocity and speed?

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What is the formula for calculating average acceleration?

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What is the significance of acceleration in understanding motion?

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What is the difference between motion at constant velocity and motion with constant acceleration?

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What is the purpose of using diagrams in describing motion?

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What is the definition of instantaneous velocity?

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What is the unit of instantaneous velocity?

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What is the characteristic of motion with constant acceleration?

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What is the difference between positive and negative acceleration?

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What is the relationship between instantaneous velocity and instantaneous speed?

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What is the relationship between velocity and acceleration?

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What is the significance of understanding acceleration and velocity in analyzing motion?

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What is the primary difference between distance and displacement?

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What is the significance of establishing a clear frame of reference in analyzing motion?

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What does an object moving at constant velocity cover in equal time intervals?

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What is the unit of measurement for average speed?

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What is the difference between average speed and average velocity?

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What is the shape of the position-time graph for an object with constant acceleration?

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What does the slope of the velocity-time graph represent in an object with constant acceleration?

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What is the formula for calculating average velocity?

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What is the significance of direction in calculating average velocity?

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What is the acceleration-time graph for an object with constant acceleration?

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What is the difference between a scalar quantity and a vector quantity?

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What does the area under the velocity-time graph represent?

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What is the significance of considering the path taken in calculating average speed?

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How is velocity calculated from an acceleration-time graph?

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What is the difference between a round trip and a one-way trip in terms of average speed?

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What is the position-time graph for a stationary object?

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What is the primary advantage of using average velocity over average speed?

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What is the velocity-time graph for an object with uniform motion?

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What is the primary use of velocity-time graphs in motion with constant acceleration?

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What is the relationship between the position-time graph and the velocity of an object?

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What is the energy an object has due to its motion?

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What is the sum of the gravitational potential energy and the kinetic energy of a system?

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What is the formula to calculate kinetic energy?

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What is the energy an object has due to its position or state?

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What is the unit of kinetic energy?

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What is the factor that affects the kinetic energy of an object?

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What is the state of an object at its highest point?

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What is the relationship between potential energy and kinetic energy?

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What happens to the potential energy of an object as it falls?

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What is the total of in a system?

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What is the unit of mechanical energy?

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What happens to the total mechanical energy in an isolated system?

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What is the principle known as when the total mechanical energy remains constant in an isolated system?

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What type of energy is converted into kinetic energy when an object is dropped from a height?

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What is the purpose of understanding mechanical energy in engineering and design?

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What is the significance of mechanical energy in astronomy and space exploration?

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What is the application of mechanical energy in sports and human movement?

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What is the importance of mechanical energy in renewable energy systems?

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What is the significance of mechanical energy in environmental science?

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What is the unit of gravitational potential energy?

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What is the symbol for initial velocity in the first convention?

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What is the formula for calculating the displacement of an object with constant acceleration?

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What is required for two vectors to be considered equal?

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What is a negative vector?

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What is the unit of acceleration in the equation of motion?

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What is the term for the energy an object has due to its position or state?

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When adding vectors, what must be considered?

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What is the result of adding two forces, (\vec{F}_1) and (\vec{F}_2), acting on an object?

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What is the formula for calculating gravitational potential energy?

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What is the unit of mass in the equation for gravitational potential energy?

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What can be used to illustrate vector addition graphically?

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What is the term for the energy an object has due to its motion?

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What is the purpose of identifying the known quantities in a problem involving motion with constant acceleration?

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What is the term for the process of solving problems involving motion with constant acceleration?

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What is the importance of understanding vector addition?

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What is the fundamental principle that applies to all types of energy, including mechanical energy?

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What is the unit of mechanical energy?

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What is the total mechanical energy in a closed system, in the absence of dissipative forces?

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What is the sum of in a mechanical energy calculation?

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What is the formula to calculate kinetic energy?

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What is the application of conservation of mechanical energy in engineering?

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What is the result of the conservation of mechanical energy in a closed system?

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What is the significance of understanding the conservation of mechanical energy?

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What is the formula to calculate the total mechanical energy?

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What is the importance of understanding the concept of mechanical energy in physics?

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What is essential for solving problems involving multiple vector quantities?

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What is the head-to-tail method used for?

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What is the result of adding or subtracting magnitudes of vectors in a straight line?

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What is a reference frame in the study of motion?

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What is the purpose of a reference frame?

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What is the total length of the path traveled by an object, regardless of direction?

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What is the change in average velocity divided by the time taken for that change to occur?

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What is the minimum number of directions required in a frame of reference?

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What is the significance of the origin in a frame of reference?

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What is the unit of measurement for average acceleration?

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What is the result of combining a coordinate system with a reference point and a set of directions?

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What does acceleration alone not provide information about?

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What is the purpose of defining a reference point in a frame of reference?

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What is the magnitude of acceleration represented as?

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What is the benefit of using a frame of reference in describing an object's position and movement?

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What is the result of an object's velocity being positive and acceleration being negative?

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What is the velocity of an object at a specific instant in time?

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What is the formula for calculating instantaneous velocity?

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What is the difference between instantaneous velocity and average velocity?

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What is the significance of understanding the relationship between acceleration and velocity?

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What is the energy an object has due to its position or state?

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What is the primary difference between distance and displacement?

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What is the formula to calculate kinetic energy?

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What is the purpose of establishing a clear frame of reference in analyzing motion?

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What is the unit of kinetic energy?

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What happens to the potential energy of an object as it falls?

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What is the formula for calculating average speed?

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What is the energy converted to as an object falls?

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What is the difference between average speed and average velocity?

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What is the sum of the gravitational potential energy and the kinetic energy of a system?

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What is the unit of measurement for average speed?

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What is the significance of the direction of motion in velocity?

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What is the energy an object has due to its motion?

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What is the factor that affects the kinetic energy of an object?

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What is the difference between a scalar quantity and a vector quantity?

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What is the energy an object has when it is at the highest point?

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What is the formula for calculating average velocity?

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What is the energy converted from as an object falls from the highest point?

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Why is it important to understand the difference between speed and velocity?

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What is the significance of the path taken in calculating average speed?

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What is the unit of instantaneous speed?

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What does instantaneous speed indicate?

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What is the difference between an instant and a time interval?

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What does a straight line with a constant positive or negative slope on a position-time graph indicate?

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What is the significance of understanding instantaneous velocity and speed?

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What is the purpose of describing motion?

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What does the area under the velocity-time graph represent?

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What are the three types of motion?

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What type of motion is characterized by a parabolic curve on a position-time graph?

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What does the slope of the velocity-time graph represent in motion with constant acceleration?

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What does a horizontal line on a position-time graph indicate?

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What is the shape of the acceleration-time graph for an object with constant acceleration?

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What is the difference between instantaneous velocity and instantaneous speed?

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What are the three methods of describing motion?

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What is the relationship between the position-time graph and the velocity of an object?

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What is the purpose of the velocity-time graph in uniform motion?

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What is the significance of understanding the distinction between instantaneous speed and instantaneous velocity?

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What is the characteristic of the velocity-time graph in motion with constant acceleration?

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What is the significance of the position-time graph in motion with constant acceleration?

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What is the unit of measurement for gravitational potential energy?

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What is the formula for calculating gravitational potential energy?

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What is the purpose of understanding the variables used in equations of motion?

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What is the symbol used to denote initial velocity?

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What is the term for the energy an object possesses due to its position or state?

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How many known quantities are required to calculate the fourth unknown in equations of motion?

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What is the purpose of identifying the known quantities in problem-solving?

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What is the equation that relates the variables for motion with constant acceleration?

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What is the frame of reference in a one-dimensional coordinate system?

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What is the unit of position in a one-dimensional coordinate system?

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What is the difference between distance and displacement?

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What is the formula for displacement in a one-dimensional coordinate system?

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What is the direction of displacement relative to the chosen frame of reference?

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What is the primary difference between distance and displacement?

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What is the significance of understanding position in a one-dimensional coordinate system?

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What is the type of quantity that position is?

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What is the total of in a system?

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What is the significance of understanding displacement in a one-dimensional coordinate system?

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What is the relationship between the sign of position and the direction of the object relative to the origin?

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What is the formula for mechanical energy?

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What happens to the total mechanical energy in an isolated system?

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What is the first step in solving mechanical energy problems?

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What is an example of a system where mechanical energy is converted from potential to kinetic?

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What is the total mechanical energy in a closed system?

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What is the importance of mechanical energy in engineering and design?

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What is an application of mechanical energy in sports and human movement?

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What is the result of adding two vectors in the same direction?

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What is the unit of mechanical energy?

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What is the principle that states that energy cannot be created or destroyed?

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What is the unit of mechanical energy?

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What is the graphical method used to add vectors?

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What is the concept of mechanical energy conservation?

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In which type of system is the total mechanical energy constant?

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What is the result of subtracting a vector from another?

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What is the formula for kinetic energy?

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What is the resultant vector in a vector addition?

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What is the role of mechanical energy in renewable energy systems?

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What is the significance of understanding mechanical energy in environmental science?

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What is the significance of the Law of Conservation of Mechanical Energy?

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What is the equilibrant vector?

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What is an example of an application of the Law of Conservation of Mechanical Energy?

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What is the effect of adding the equilibrant vector to the resultant vector?

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What is the purpose of graphical techniques in vector addition?

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What is the purpose of analyzing the mechanical energy of a system?

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What is the rule for subtracting a vector from another?

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